I applied online. I interviewed at Johnson & Johnson (Jersey City, NJ) in Feb 2023
Interview
Straightforward but terrible offer and then blackballed from all future jobs with them. I got offered $183k for the associate director role. As a matter of fact, two hiring managers had wanted me on the team and I interviewed with both at the same time. They had expressed interest nd had asked me which team I wanted to join. So I counter offered given I had a similar job offer for $220k at another company. J&J required me to move across country, did not budge on the offer, and were not willing to meet me half way. My other company was fully remote, paid about 40k more, and was open to negotiating. Unsurprisingly I went with the other company. But ever since I rejected J&J I cannot even make it to the screening round. I have been blackballed after rejecting a lowball offer. I think the recruiter was not fair or caring , though according to Reddit J&J is known for lowballing applicants. Please fix your recruiting practices and make them fair.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Provide an example of a difficult work situation and how you resolved it
1) great people (mostly), (2) slow and consensus style decision making (is time-consuming). (3) a combination of individual 1:1 and panel-style interviews (4) some phases are more responsive, some have long periods of silence/no action/no response (either way)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example when someone challenged me to think differently about a
problem or project. How did you respond? What insights did you gain?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Johnson & Johnson in Mar 2025
Interview
Fast process and clear communication. Was not asked to wait a long time and they were fast with letting me know that I wasn’t moving onto next round. Some tech issues at the beginning on their end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you ok with working in the office 3 days a week
The interview process was clear with expectations and timeline
Interviewer was direct, friendly and gave a clear description of the role
I left understanding that I would get an update either way within 7 business days and I did.